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Ditch the gels?

Science Of Ultra

CHAPTER

Exploring the Evolution of Runner's Gut and Specialized Nutrition Products

The chapter delves into the variability of a runner's gut during races, the emotional investment in finding optimal race food, and the importance of hydration and gut health. It discusses a specialized drink called enterade, a co-founder's food packets for athletes, and the speaker's multidisciplinary approach in nutrition. The journey from struggling with traditional gels to creating a unique endurance food product based on rice and fruit, emphasizing a diverse energy source approach, is also highlighted.

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